From staving off midday munchies to crushing a late-night craving, sometimes there’s no meal more satisfying than a snack. Snacks can provide the energy boost you need to get through the day or offer a source of comfort when you need to treat yourself. Whether you prefer savoury, sweet, spicy, tangy, crunchy or creamy, these unconventional munchie options are sure to quell your snack attack and delight your taste buds in the process.

Nud Fud Snacks’ Chocolate-Covered Chewy Bananas

These chewy, bite-sized treats from Canadian brand nud fud inc. are as wholesome as they are addictive. Made with just two ingredients — bananas and cacao — this snack delivers just the right amount of sweetness. These chocolate-covered bananas are also organic, non-GMO, and suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets. 

SmartSweets Sourmelon Bites

The latest treat from Vancouver-based SmartSweets packs a seriously sour punch. Like the candy brands’ other products, SmartSweets Sourmelon Bites are made from plant-based ingredients. They also contain 91% less sugar than similar watermelon candies, while still offering a delicious, juicy tang.  

MadeGood Star Puffed Crackers

Fans of MadeGood’s sweet snacks will enjoy this new, savoury addition to their line-up. These star-shaped crackers are a light, crunchy bite that you’ll want to eat by the handful. They feature six different fruit and vegetable sources, including spinach, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, beets, and shiitake mushrooms, plus they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and organic. Choose from sea salt, cheddar, or pizza flavours. 

Lakrids D-Salt & Caramel Chocolate Coated Liquorice

These Scandanavian treats will have you instantly hooked after your first bite. A pleasing balance of salty and sweet, these snacks feature pieces of licorice covered in caramelized dulce chocolate and sea salt flakes. Gluten-free and made from high-quality ingredients, Lakrids also come in plain chocolate and fruit chocolate flavours. 

Dear Snackers BBQ Makhanas

You may not be familiar with makhanas, but they’re about to become your favourite savoury snack. Also known as fox nuts, makhanas are a common ingredient in Indian cuisine. Sourced from the prickly water lily plant, they take on a light, crispy texture when popped and roasted. Dear Snackers sources its makhanas from female farmers in Northern India, where the seeds are grown without the use of fertilizers or pesticides. 

Hungry Buddha Keto Bars

Loaded with healthy fats like MCT oil and sunflower seed butter, as well as 9  g of plant protein, Hungry Buddha Keto Bars are perfect for picking up your energy when a mid-afternoon slump hits. Available in flavours like chocolate chip and espresso brownie to satisfy your sweet tooth, they’re free of palm oils, sugar alcohols, dairy, and soy. 

Hardbite Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips

When you’re in the mood for a snack that will really wake up your taste buds, these potato chips have you covered with their briny, spicy flavour and delightful crunch. Made in British Columbia, all of Hardbite’s chips are produced in small batches using simple, natural ingredients.

Whatever your snack craving, we’ve got you covered! What are you snacking on these days?